Ishaque Eqbal vs Rishi Reddy Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

How do Ishaque Eqbal and Suraj Prabodh Reddy stack up on their second serve performance? In recent months, Eqbal has managed to win 42.73% of points from his second serve, narrowly ahead of Reddy, who secured a 41.51% success rate. This slight edge, though seemingly minor, can be quite telling when it comes to predicting match outcomes.

On the return game front, Eqbal and Reddy show another close contest. Eqbal has won 46.63% of points on his opponent's second serve, while Reddy is right behind at 46.48%. However, when it comes to returning the first serve, Reddy excels with a 28.78% success rate compared to Eqbal's 24.82%. This small advantage on first serve return could influence which player is favored in this head-to-head matchup.

Facing breakpoints often proves pivotal in a match, and here, Reddy shines. He's managed to save 58.82% of the breakpoints against him, whereas Eqbal has saved 53.8%. This difference speaks volumes about their abilities under pressure, making in-game predictions a fascinating exercise.

Looking at the past year, Eqbal has been victorious in 60% of his matches (winning 21 and losing 14), while Reddy has a win rate of 45.95% (17 wins and 20 losses). Eqbal clearly has the upper hand with a stronger winning record, suggesting he could be better positioned for victory.

When comparing surface performance, Eqbal shows his best career success on hard courts with a 56% win rate. In contrast, Reddy's strength lies on clay, where he has a 52% victory rate. Interestingly, Eqbal's weakest performances are on clay, while Reddy finds hard courts more challenging. These factors could play a role in influencing the predicted winner depending on the tournament surface.

In terms of tournament level, Eqbal and Reddy have both predominantly played Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K over the past year, with Eqbal winning 60% of those matches compared to Reddy's 47.22%. This consistency at a similar event level might give Eqbal an additional advantage.

The two players have only met once before, in the M 15 Ahmedabad tournament on a hard court, where Eqbal demonstrably secured a 6-3, 6-1 victory. This previous encounter strengthens predictions favoring Eqbal, as he leads the head-to-head battle.

While Eqbal has faced lesser-ranked opponents with an average rank of 259.46 compared to Reddy's 216.62, Eqbal's deciding set performance over the last year is markedly better, winning 67% of such scenarios, against Reddy's 33%. This could prove critical if their upcoming match heads to a decisive set.

Break point conversion statistics further add an intriguing layer to the forecast; Eqbal has converted 35.56% of his opportunities recently, although Reddy edges him out with 38.64%. Both players are adept at capitalizing on break chances, which could make for a thrilling and unpredictable match.

In conclusion, while both players possess their strengths and potential game-winning strategies, the stats nudge slightly in favor of Eqbal. With his superior head-to-head record, combined with a better overall match win rate and effective performance on hard surfaces, Eqbal is predicted to emerge victorious in their upcoming encounter.